The country’s high recidivism rate alone demonstrates that our prisons are as ineffective as they are inefficient, a sobering reality which calls for a reimagined criminal justice system.
America fails on measures of civic engagement. If policymakers hope to create an inclusive democracy, they must improve the accessibility of voting. Oregon pioneered one option: automatic voter registration.
Presidents already make decisions in consultation with economists, lawyers, scientists, and pollsters. Historians can draw upon the lessons of the past to craft solutions for current problems. They deserve a seat at the table too.
History should be not taught as an exercise in patriotic self-congratulation, but instead, as a critical analysis of how the past produced the society we live in today.
Mentorship is just one of many possible ways in which society can support young people who reach adulthood within the foster care system. This will take initiative on the parts of individuals and communities, with or without action from Congress.
If Democrats desire to build a coalition that crosses the arbitrary lines fracturing American society and revitalizes a politics centering the everyday worries of working-class Americans, they must reimagine what bread-and-butter politics can be.
Which candidates are polling high in the Democratic primary? Who is donating to the candidates? This feature explores both polling and campaign finance data for the 2021 New York City mayoral election.
People may dislike state and local tax increases due to the decrease in individual spendable income, but people should also consider the adverse economic and political effects of increasing taxes as well.
“Everyone wants renewable energy,” Benner said to me. “But we feel there are better ways to do it than to experiment and take a chance on ruining something that’s good.”
